- Audio CD (Jan 1 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Ark
- ASIN: B00004XR8Y
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Cadoc’s Blessing |
| 2. Sea Wolves |
| 3. Over Kells |
| 4. Theng |
| 5. Byzantium (Golden City) |
| 6. Eagle Dream |
| 7. Caliph’s Mines |
| 8. Kaziman’s Gift |
| 9. Eleison |
| 10. Vows |
Product Description
Billboard Magazine, August 2000
A beautifully produced epic by two musicians whose sense of melodic invention flows like a Celtic breeze.
CD Description
Celtic/Electronic Heads East
Byzantium - The Book of Kells & St. Aidan’s Journey is the brand new release from Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning. The popular duo take their contemporary Celtic sensibilities and head East following the footsteps of the Celtic monk, Aidan, featured in the best selling book written by Stephen Lawhead. Aidan’s great adventure with the Book of Kells takes him from the Irish Sea to Gaul, to Viking kingdoms, down the Volga and across the desert sands of Persia. Johnson and Dunning have recorded a rich backdrop to these diverse lands with the help of Irish violinist, John Fitzpatrick; classical vocalist, Janet Chvatal; and Turkish virtuoso, Omar Faruk Tekbilek.
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Good in places, but disappointing
Mar 14 2003
Format:Audio CD
The Johnson/Dunning teaming on the CD, Celtic Legends: Bard & Warrior was a delight in the celtic music genre. I looked forward to this follow-up CD, perhaps with a little too much anticipation because I was somehat disappointed. Use of the spoken word with annoying chants at what appears to be odd times detract from the music. Stick to Celtic Legends, and hope their next CD is better.
Intriguing, questful music!
Nov 30 2002
Format:Audio CD
These compositions are based on Stephen R. Lawhead's novel "Byzantium", which concerns a group of Celtic monks traveling to far Byzantium, bearing the Book of Kells. Hopeful, expectant "wandering music" is tinged with mystery and mixed with eastern motifs. This release maintains Johnson and Dunning's gentle touch, but it has a more exotic, driving and deeper tone than their earlier CD, "Music of Celtic Legends: The Bard and the Warrior", also inspired by the work of Lawhead. The evolution is compelling though, and eminently suitable to the story. These compositions contain more vocals and acoustic instrumentation too, including John Fitzpatrick on violin, the chanting of Janet Chvatal, and Omar Faruk Tekbilek on percussion and vocals. Particularly intriguing is the innovative and rousing "Sea Wolves", a dissonant duet between violin and flute reminiscent of modern chamber music, set above a rousing, steady drum rhythm. And Dunning does some really nice, varying work on his flutes on this CD, from biting and breathy "Jethro Tull" style techniques to the deep, haunting effects of what sound like alto and bass flutes. If you like storytelling music, check out also the compelling "Avalon: A Celtic Legend" and "Music Inspired by Middle Earth" by Diane and David Arkenstone, and the passionate "A Celtic Tale: The Legend of Deirdre" and "A Celtic Romance: The Legend of Liadain and Curithir" by the Danna brothers.
Powerfully moving music
April 23 2002
Format:Audio CD
All I can say after an extended session, listening to the CD mulitple times is "Wow." It grows on me and each time I listen I am more moved. I didn't realize Jeff Johnson is a committed Christian until I looked at his web site for ArkMusic. His faith shines through the music. Be sure and listen to the hidden song in the last track. Jeff wrote it as a tribute to his best friend who died of cancer. A powerful testimony to his faith. Well worth getting.
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Most recent customer reviews
Tops their Song of Albion Set
I had the privilege of watching Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning perform some of this music live. Their artistry and musical ability was stunning. Read more
Published on Sep 24 2001 by Eric Wilson
Wonderful music...
"Byzantium" was a very calming sort of music...I really enjoyed it and it is very good to kind of 'wind down' at the end of a day with it. Read more
Published on April 3 2001 by Hailey Johnson
Quite a Journey
I have been a fan of Jeff Johnson's work for quite a while and was completely overwhelmed by this album. From the very first song with St. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2001 by Gavin Ellis
A Journey Into Legend
Byzantium BLEW me away. After Prayers of St. Brendan, I had decided to not expect much from Johnson anymore. However, Byzantium changed all that. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2001 by buskelton
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